FIVE YEARS IN FROM THE RESTORATION AND REPAIRS NEEDED For those of us who do not head south during the winter months, it was a very severe and long winter, followed by a dismal and wet spring, all adding up to a considerable amount of winter damage to the plant materials in the park, as well ...
It is important to realize that Harvey Firestone and Alling Deforest, his chosen landscape architect, planned to create an “arboretum of sorts” in designing and planting native plants as well as a continuing group of more current selections in the early days of the park. This prompted them ...
Reports claiming that “revival is dead” have been circulating in recent months, pointing to declining church attendance and quieter sanctuaries as evidence that spiritual hunger has faded. But those conclusions overlook something essential: revival has never been limited to the number of ...
Most of us grew up hearing the conventional wisdom that “sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” Although it was never actually true, it is even less true today. Modern youth not only deal with harmful words from people they know in the real world; they often find themselves “ganged up on” by peers, strangers, and anonymous online communities through what is commonly referred to as cyberbullying. As we highlight the importance of digital safety and youth wellness this April, it is vital to recognize that the digital world is more than just a social ...
Do you appreciate the current condition of Firestone Park’s gardens, landscaping, and the significant restoration and beautification improvements? If you can answer yes to this question and want to preserve and continue these community assets, we invite you to join us in that preservation. We are seeking citizens of Columbiana and surrounding communities to join us on the Firestone Park Cultural and Custodial Committee (FPCCC) as we endeavor to ensure the continuation of these efforts. The special interest of enlightened and interested citizens is needed to confirm to the city the ...
Editor’s note: The following column is the first of a new monthly series provided by the Lisbon Historical Society highlighting historical topics across Columbiana County. *** More than 125 years since his death, William McKinley’s connection to Columbiana County remains remarkably ...
